Groups protest lack of beds for homeless

January 31, 2009 6:26:48 PM PST

SANTA MONICA, Calif. --

Homeless advocacy groups took a stand on Saturday in Santa Monica to protest the lack of beds and shelter for the homeless in L.A. County.The group Side by Side and the group Shelter provided a forum for homeless residents to talk about what it's like having to sleep on the ground and protect their possessions every night.

The group is calling for additional funding to provide the homeless with safe and sanitary sleep and storage conditions.